FT-SE 100 Index

The FT-SE 100 index was down 12 points, or 0.2%, to 5,398 by noon.

International Power pushed the FT-SE 100 index higher, on press reports that the power station manager is near an agreement with GDF Suez SA that would have France's utility take control of the British company.

The FT-SE 100 Index paired earlier gains, dropping 33 points, or 0.6%, to 5,332.

The FT-SE 100 Index paired earlier gains, dropping 23 points, or 0.4%, to 5,342.

The FT-SE 100 Index ended practically unchanged, down 20 points, or 0.3%, to 5,365.